But it is true that the Crunch will utilize some unconventional methods to help turn the club’s luck around on home ice. The team is 1-6-0-1 in its last eight games at home.

For the team's game vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, select Crunch staff members will wear garlic necklaces, which are used in some cultures to “ward off evil spirits.”

The Crunch’s slogan for this idea is ‘WE HAVE THE SMELL TO BREAK THE SPELL.’ I came up with 'We have the stink to win in this rink,' but it was a little too late for that entry.

Certain seats in War Memorial will have pennies taped to them with the heads side facing up, believed by many to be a symbol of good luck. Crunch fans are encouraged to bring good luck charms and spell-breaking items such as rabbit’s feet, four-leaf clovers, wishbones, horseshoes, etc.

- Crunch owner Howard Dolgon was scheduled to meet with Carrier Dome boss Pete Sala today to further discuss a game in that facility next season.

- Sunday's game against Hartford could get messy. Check out this feature on the Whale's style this season.